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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.68, 774.95 and 560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.68, 774.95 and 560.17 is: 770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.68 : 774.95 = 560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.68/774.95 = 560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.68x = 774.95 × 560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.68x = 434,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,103.74/563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.12

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